You ask for it every day! Whitewash Saltillo Tile continues to be a big hit in the interior design world for decades. So, we now have a lineup of white stained and glazed Saltillo Mexican floor tiles in our custom-made repertoire. You’re welcome 🙂 Here’s a sneak peek of what’s happening right now – our San Felipe Saltillo tile pattern with the white glazed finish! If you love the look of a handmade Mexican tile that has a modern & bright look, then you will like what we are doing with these beauties. How Whitewash Saltillo Tile Is Made First, our white stained Saltillo tiles start out as traditional unsealed clay tiles. Next, we coat the white stain directly into the clay. Following that, we also mix stain into our penetrating sealer which we apply to the tile in several coats. The finished product is the look of a whitewash Saltillo…

We don’t toot our horn in our backyard very often. Not often at all, actually. Most people know that we ship worldwide. However, to our Austin, Texas area neighbors: Did you know that we are the Mexican tile expert in Austin, TX? That’s right! We’re an online business with our home office in Leander and our shipping warehouse in Pharr, TX. I rarely mention our local Texas market, because we ship so much tile elsewhere around the country. I’m sorry we’ve neglected Y’all. What makes us the Mexican Tile experts in Austin, Texas? Point 1 – We’ve been around for a long time! Our artisans in Mexico have been making handmade Saltillo tile for many generations. While we’ve improved the quality of Saltillo tile in Austin over the past several years, we have purposely preserved the integrity of a generations-old artisan tile manufacturing process. The same goes for our encaustic-style Cement tile, painted…

The flea market regulars out there know that handmade and artisanal products are all the rage these days. You, too, can transform your home into a personal art gallery by including some basic Spanish tile elements. This augments rustic and elegant properties reminiscent of the Old World. Check out these ideas for adding Spanish tile elements to your home. Terra-Cotta Roof Tiles Terracotta clay roof tiles are attractive and add a rustic look that works in a desert or Mediterranean environment. Being made of clay and other natural materials, this style of roof is very durable without compromising beautiful curb appeal. Terra-Cotta roof tiles are fireproof and can last for over 100 years. What’s not to love? They’re low-maintenance and good for the environment! Hand-Painted Tile Hand-painted tile is characteristic of Spanish Colonial design and adds a colorful touch to a home. It also functions as a border or…

Hi, I’m Melanie

Besides being a wife, mom, and lover of Jesus, I’m an expert and enthusiast in the world of Mexican tile and stone. Whether you’ve purchased from Rustico before, or you’re considering how to make your home beautiful with our products for the first time, this blog is for you. Discover how Mexican tile and stone can transform your home, and make every space count!